Former Liverpool FC star makes goals prediction about Erling Haaland first season at Man City

Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman is backing new Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to be the leading goalscorer in the Premier League next season.

Last week, City confirmed they had reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign the highly-talented Norwegian, subject to personal terms being agreed. It is understood that he will join City for £51million.

Haaland, who is 21, will arrive at the Etihad Stadium with huge levels of expectation weighting on his shoulders. He has been outstanding since joining Dortmund a little over two years ago, scoring 86 goals in 89 appearances in all competitions for the club.

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He is considered as one of the hottest properties in the world and he will be expected to replicate the form he has demonstrated in Germany here in England. And for McManaman, he believes the youngster will thrive in the Premier League, so long as he remains fully fit.

"I think Manchester City would have still been successful and at the top regardless of whether they bought Erling Haaland or not," McManaman told HorseRacing.net. "However, if age wasn't a factor then Harry Kane would have been better suited as he has played in the Premier League for a number of years now and he’s a proven goalscorer in the league.

"I do, however, believe that Erling Haaland could come in and score as many goals as he wants next season as long as he stays fit. He could be absolutely prolific as we've already seen at Borussia Dortmund and at Red Bull Salzburg.

"He should continue to be prolific at Manchester City as they're a great team with better players and he's going to have chances put on a plate for him. If he